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PIMCO CALIFORNIA MUNI FD III (PZC) Stock Overview

USA - NYSE:PZC - US72201C1099

6.1 USD
+0.03 (+0.49%)
Last: 8/1/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, PZC scores 1 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PZC was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. PZC may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. PZC has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PZC was profitable.
PZC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years PZC 4 years were profitable.
PZC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PZC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPZC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.08%
ROE 0.09%
ROIC 1.57%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PZC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPZC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 -10 -15

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PZC has declined.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PZC has declined.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PZC has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 47.03%
PM (TTM) 1.8%
GM 47.5%
OM growth 3Y-15.83%
OM growth 5Y-8.56%
PM growth 3Y-68.31%
PM growth 5Y-59.48%
GM growth 3Y-14.85%
GM growth 5Y-7.87%
PZC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPZC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200 -200 -300

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

There is no outstanding debt for PZC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
PZC Yearly Shares OutstandingPZC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M
PZC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPZC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

PZC has an Altman-Z score of 2.15. This is not the best score and indicates that PZC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
PZC has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.64. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PZC would need 2.64 years to pay back of all of its debts.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14 indicates that PZC is not too dependend on debt financing.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 2.64
Altman-Z 2.15
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
PZC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPZC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

PZC has a Current Ratio of 0.00. This is a bad value and indicates that PZC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 0.00 indicates that PZC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0
Quick Ratio 0
PZC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPZC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500K 1M 1.5M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PZC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -98.04%.
PZC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -61.87% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.06% in the past year.
PZC shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -5.36% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-98.04%
EPS 3Y-69.97%
EPS 5Y-61.87%
EPS Q2Q%-82.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.41%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.36%
Sales Q2Q%1.13%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
PZC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPZC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 610.00, PZC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
PZC is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 610
Fwd PE N/A
PZC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPZC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.8
EV/EBITDA N/A
PZC Per share dataPZC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.80%, PZC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PZC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.8%

5.2 History

The dividend of PZC decreases each year by -0.29%.
PZC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
PZC has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
PZC Yearly Dividends per sharePZC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

PZC pays out 4143.48% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PZC's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP4143.48%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
PZC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPZC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M
PZC Dividend Payout.PZC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PZC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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PIMCO CALIFORNIA MUNI FD III

NYSE:PZC (8/1/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

6.1

+0.03 (+0.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners21.12%
Inst Owner Change10.59%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap137.19M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.8%
Yearly Dividend0.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.29%
DP4143.48%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date07-11 2025-07-11 (0.0295)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 610
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 10.72
P/FCF 9.8
P/OCF 9.8
P/B 0.52
P/tB 0.52
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.01
EY0.16%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.62
FCFY10.2%
OCF(TTM)0.62
OCFY10.2%
SpS0.57
BVpS11.74
TBVpS11.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.08%
ROE 0.09%
ROCE 1.99%
ROIC 1.57%
ROICexc 1.57%
ROICexgc 1.57%
OM 47.03%
PM (TTM) 1.8%
GM 47.5%
FCFM 109.38%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-15.83%
OM growth 5Y-8.56%
PM growth 3Y-68.31%
PM growth 5Y-59.48%
GM growth 3Y-14.85%
GM growth 5Y-7.87%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 2.64
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 1.37
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 6086.96%
Current Ratio 0
Quick Ratio 0
Altman-Z 2.15
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-98.04%
EPS 3Y-69.97%
EPS 5Y-61.87%
EPS Q2Q%-82.76%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.41%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.36%
Sales Q2Q%1.13%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-32.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.54%
EBIT growth 5Y-13.46%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-39.13%
FCF growth 3Y32.73%
FCF growth 5Y-2.23%
OCF growth 1Y-39.13%
OCF growth 3Y32.73%
OCF growth 5Y-2.23%